Toy Engineer Challenge
Engineering challenges with toys develop critical thinking and iterative design.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
- Learning area: Science
- Level: Level 3
Objectives
- Students will design and test a toy vehicle that travels the farthest distance.
Materials
- Recycled materials
- wheels
- ramp
- measuring tape
Instructions
1. Design a vehicle using recycled materials.
2. Test it on a ramp.
3. Measure distance and refine the design.
Educator tip
Encourage children to record changes and results.
Assessment
Assess design thinking, measurement, and reflection.
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